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Portage Lakes, OH enjoys a typical midwestern climate with warm summers and cold winters. During summer months, average temperatures range from the mid-70s to low 80s with occasional heat waves that can reach into the 90s. In winter months, temperatures typically range from 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit with the occasional blizzard. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year, although snowfall does increase during winter months. The area also experiences frequent thunderstorms during the spring and summer seasons. Overall, due to its temperate climate and moderate precipitation levels, Portage Lakes is an ideal place for outdoor activities year-round.

Portage Lakes, Ohio gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Portage Lakes averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Portage Lakes. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Portage Lakes gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 140 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Portage Lakes is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Ohio.

9.1 Summer - 4.5 Winter
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Portage Lakes, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePortage Lakes, OhioUnited States
  38.0 in.38.1 in.
  41.6 in.27.8 in.
  140.4 days106.2 days
  165 days205 days
  82.6°85.8°
  20.3°21.7°
  6.97
  3.44.3
  1053 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Portage Lakes with an average high temperature of 82.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Ohio. In Portage Lakes, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Portage Lakes are June, August and July.
In Portage Lakes, there are 7.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Ohio.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Portage Lakes with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Ohio.
In Portage Lakes, there are 112.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Ohio.
In Portage Lakes, there are 2.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Ohio.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Portage Lakes but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in Portage Lakes with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.0 inches in Portage Lakes means that it is drier than most places in Ohio.
April is the rainiest month in Portage Lakes with 13.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.1 rainy days. There are 140.4 rainy days annually in Portage Lakes, which is rainier than most places in Ohio. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.6 inches in Portage Lakes means that it is snowier than most places in Ohio. January is the snowiest month in Portage Lakes with 11.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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